City Attorney
Apply NowCompany: City of SeaTac, WA
Location: Seattle, WA 98198
Description:
Salary : $167,060.00 - $213,851.00 Annually
Location : SeaTac City Hall; SeaTac, WA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 24-1202
Department: Legal
Division: Legal
Opening Date: 12/02/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Basic Function
About the City of SeaTac: The City of SeaTac, located in the heart of the Puget Sound region, is a vibrant community known for its diverse culture, proximity to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and dynamic business and residential growth. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced City Attorney to join our leadership team and help guide our legal services and strategic direction. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the City's growth while playing a key role in shaping legal policy and municipal governance.
Position Overview: The City Attorney serves as a key member of the City administration's Leadership Team and may be required to serve in the capacity of acting City Manager in the absence of the City Manager. This position has dual reporting to the City Council and City Manager, the City Attorney is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all legal services for the City, including providing counsel to the City Manager, City Council, staff, and other key entities. The City Attorney will oversee litigation, contract negotiations, legal policies, and provide strategic legal guidance for the City's operations.
This position will remain open until filled. To be considered in the City's initial review, interested applicants should submit their applications by 11:59 PM on December 15, 2024.
Representative Duties
Some Key Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:
Required Education and Experience
Licenses and Other Requirements
The City of SeaTac offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees. These benefits include the following:
Medical Benefits/Life Insurance:
Employees are enrolled in the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS); employee and employer contribute to the plan.
Social Security Replacement:
The City contributes 5.058% to the 401a Social Security Replacement Plan with MissionSquare 401a. Employee contributes 6.2%.
Deferred Compensation:
Employees have the option of contributing to an MissionSquare 457 plan.
Paid Leave:
Wellness Program: Fun and engaging wellness activities to encourage a healthy work place.
Commuter Trip Reduction Program: The City provides incentives to reduce single occupancy vehicle commute, and provides a monthly pass up to $100 to cover transit needs.
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Do you possess a Juris Doctorate (JD) Degree from an accredited law school?
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What is the name of the accredited law school you earned your JD?
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What is your WSBA number?
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How many years of comprehensive municipal experience in criminal and civil matters, land use, transportation and general municipal law, including increasingly responsible legal management and administrative duties do you possess?
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Do you attest you have reviewed and understand the full job description for City Attorney?
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By answering "yes" to this question, you confirm that you understand your responses to the supplemental questions will be reviewed and compared with the job application you submit. Your years of experience and training must align with the information provided in your application.
Required Question
Location : SeaTac City Hall; SeaTac, WA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 24-1202
Department: Legal
Division: Legal
Opening Date: 12/02/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Basic Function
About the City of SeaTac: The City of SeaTac, located in the heart of the Puget Sound region, is a vibrant community known for its diverse culture, proximity to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and dynamic business and residential growth. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced City Attorney to join our leadership team and help guide our legal services and strategic direction. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the City's growth while playing a key role in shaping legal policy and municipal governance.
Position Overview: The City Attorney serves as a key member of the City administration's Leadership Team and may be required to serve in the capacity of acting City Manager in the absence of the City Manager. This position has dual reporting to the City Council and City Manager, the City Attorney is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all legal services for the City, including providing counsel to the City Manager, City Council, staff, and other key entities. The City Attorney will oversee litigation, contract negotiations, legal policies, and provide strategic legal guidance for the City's operations.
This position will remain open until filled. To be considered in the City's initial review, interested applicants should submit their applications by 11:59 PM on December 15, 2024.
Representative Duties
Some Key Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:
- Comprehensive Legal Services: Plan, direct, and coordinate all legal services for the City, including representation in civil litigation, criminal misdemeanor matters, and administrative hearings. Provide legal counsel to the City Manager, City Council, staff, committees, and commissions.
- Staff Supervision: Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate the work of legal and paralegal staff. Ensure proper work distribution and review legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal principles.
- Policy and Legal Guidance: Provide legal advice to guide City policies and decisions. Participate in the development of ordinances, resolutions, and contracts to ensure compliance with laws and City interests.
- Litigation & Representation: Represent or oversee representation of the City in court cases, including criminal prosecution of misdemeanor crimes, civil litigation, and appeals at the state and federal level.
- Labor Relations & Code Development: Assist in labor relations activities, including collective bargaining, and support the development of the Uniform Building Code and related legal frameworks.
- Real Property & Legal Research: Negotiate large real property acquisitions and provide expert legal research and analysis of relevant federal, state, and local laws.
- Collaboration & Community Involvement: Participate in county, regional, and statewide legal task forces, and advise the City on legislative developments. Communicate effectively with elected officials, City staff, boards, commissions, and the public.
- Budgeting & Coordination: Prepare and monitor departmental budgets. Coordinate legal functions with other City departments to ensure unified progress toward City goals.
Required Education and Experience
- Accredited law school Juris Doctorate (JD) Degree required.
- Admission to practice law in the State of Washington.
- Eight (8) years comprehensive municipal experience in criminal and civil matters, land use, transportation and general municipal law, including increasingly responsible legal management and administrative duties.
- A combination of training and experience that provides the candidate with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job. Law degree is required with no substitution.
Licenses and Other Requirements
- Valid Washington State Driver's License required by date of appointment.
- A satisfactory three-year driving abstract record, submitted prior to hire.
- Member of the Washington State Bar Association.
The City of SeaTac offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees. These benefits include the following:
Medical Benefits/Life Insurance:
- Regence Medical Insurance: choice of a copay or High Deductible Plan with option of a Health Savings Account
- Kaiser Permanente with a Deductible
- Choice of Delta Dental of Washington or Willamette Dental Group for Employer Paid Dental Plans
- VSP is Employer Paid Vision Plan
- Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance with the Hartford Insurance Company
- Employer Paid Long Term Disability with Standard Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program with Compsych
Employees are enrolled in the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS); employee and employer contribute to the plan.
Social Security Replacement:
The City contributes 5.058% to the 401a Social Security Replacement Plan with MissionSquare 401a. Employee contributes 6.2%.
Deferred Compensation:
Employees have the option of contributing to an MissionSquare 457 plan.
Paid Leave:
- Accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month
- Accrue 8 hours of vacation leave per month
- 11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays per year
- Management leave for exempt personnel
Wellness Program: Fun and engaging wellness activities to encourage a healthy work place.
Commuter Trip Reduction Program: The City provides incentives to reduce single occupancy vehicle commute, and provides a monthly pass up to $100 to cover transit needs.
01
Do you possess a Juris Doctorate (JD) Degree from an accredited law school?
- Yes
- No
02
What is the name of the accredited law school you earned your JD?
03
What is your WSBA number?
04
How many years of comprehensive municipal experience in criminal and civil matters, land use, transportation and general municipal law, including increasingly responsible legal management and administrative duties do you possess?
- None
- 1-3 Years
- 3-5 Years
- 5-8 Years
- 8-11 Years
- 11+ Years
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Do you attest you have reviewed and understand the full job description for City Attorney?
- Yes
- No
06
By answering "yes" to this question, you confirm that you understand your responses to the supplemental questions will be reviewed and compared with the job application you submit. Your years of experience and training must align with the information provided in your application.
- Yes
- No
Required Question